{"id":39684,"date":"2020-07-31T15:22:19","date_gmt":"2020-07-31T20:22:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/?page_id=39684"},"modified":"2023-07-24T15:01:59","modified_gmt":"2023-07-24T21:01:59","slug":"design-an-end-effector-for-a-robotic-arm","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/spacecenter.org\/design-an-end-effector-for-a-robotic-arm\/","title":{"rendered":"Design an End Effector for a Robotic Arm"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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In this challenge, design an end effector, which is something that can grab or manipulate objects, for the end of a robotic arm.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Robotics and Engineering<\/h3>\n

We live in a world full of technological advancements, and robotics is playing an even larger role in our world every day. From something as basic as \u201cThe Claw\u201d from the \u201cToy Story\u201d franchise to the robots being used by surgeons for more precise incisions, the end effectors are helping to significantly increase our quality of life by allowing robots to grab, hold, and manipulate the objects around them.<\/p>\n

NASA\u2019s Robotic Systems and End Effectors<\/h3>\n

End effectors are being used in space right now. On the International Space Station, the Remote Manipulator System, also known as Canadarm2, is used to assist in the docking of spacecraft. NASA\u2019s humanoid robot, Valkyrie, which was built here at NASA Johnson Space Center, has fingers dexterous enough to turn the pages of a book. On Mars, there are landers and rovers, including InSight and Curiosity, drilling through and collecting samples of the Martian surface to help us better understand the red planet. These examples demonstrate how much of an impact end effectors have on our ability to explore outer space.<\/p>\n

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Challenge winners can select from two general admission tickets to Space Center Houston or a virtual chat with a NASA astronaut.<\/p>\n

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Gain a better understand of robotics and engineering. Design a model robotic arm and try to move items from one location to another. Engage in the engineering design process to design, build and operate the arm.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Level 1:<\/strong> Design and build an end effector from the items around your house.<\/p>\n

Level 2:<\/strong> Design and build an end effector from the items around your house that can hold and manipulate an item that is three or more feet from you.<\/p>\n

Level 3:<\/strong> In addition to Level 2, design an end effector that could function as a part of the future Lunar Gateway or Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover. Include the following in your submission:<\/p>\n